Is there someone in your company or on your crew who has performed a selfless act or acts of safety extending above and beyond the normal call or duty? The NECA & IBEW Local 701 Safety Committee would like to invite IBEW Local 701 members and signatory contractors to nominate a deserving member for the […]

  PowerForward DuPage was pleased to host the DuPage County Solar Energy Conference this morning, welcoming over 100 registered attendees. The event was co-sponsored by PowerForward DuPage, DuPage County and Choose DuPage, the county’s public-private partnership that supports county-wide economic development initiatives. The featured speakers, Lisa Albrecht of the Illinois Solar Energy Association and owner […]

Congratulations to our 2018 Scholarship winners! In order to receive the $1,500 scholarship, applicants were required to submit a letter stating their goals and why the scholarship should be awarded to them as well as the scholarship application with official high school or college transcripts. Our goal is to provide college tuition assistance to the […]

The 22nd Annual PowerForward DuPage Golf Outing was held on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at the Bloomingdale Golf Club. Although the weather was a bit challenging, a good time was had by all. Thank you to everyone who attended, supported and volunteered at this event. I am very pleased to announce that we had over […]

On Thursday, August 9th, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL 11th District) will host a panel discussion about the impact of apprenticeship programs on America’s future economy. The panel will address the opportunities and challenges we can expect in the coming years and how we can best remain a global leader in an ever changing economic world. […]

Warrenville held its Independence Day Parade on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 and once again, the IBEW Local 701 along with PowerForward DuPage had a float entered in this event. Even though the temperature outside was at least 90 degrees, the parade was well represented by the Local 701 with over (60) members, spouses and children in […]

  Over 200 students, parents, and area residents attended the 2018 DuPage County Trade Apprenticeship Expo on Wednesday, May 30th, 2018. The event was co-sponsored by the DuPage County Building & Construction Trades Council and CISCO (Construction Industry Service Corporation) and hosted by PowerForward DuPage. The doors opened to a large group of people at […]

As host for Session Two in a 4-part career exploration series, PowerForward DuPage welcomed 68 high school sophomores and juniors today. The students, attending from Downers Grove North and South High Schools, are part of Chamber630’s Attainable Futures Program. The program addresses the topic of workforce readiness and each session is geared toward helping the […]

  The future looks bright for solar in DuPage County! The Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA) will stimulate job creation throughout our state, providing the opportunity to strengthen our local economy by expanding solar/renewable energy programs. HOWEVER, IS DUPAGE COUNTY READY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE OPPORTUNITIES? On Monday, January 29th, 2018, please join local […]